Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York - The Fuller Building, Dec 07, 2006

LOT 67

Svend Andersen, Genève, ?Christophorus Columbus - 1492-1992?, No. 7/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas in 1992. Very fine and rare, ?World Time", thin, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with 2 crowns and a platinum Svend Andersen buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two body, solid, polished, on the back an engraved astrolabe, stepped bezel, straight lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Tricolor, at the centre on a blue lacquer finished silver background, Europe and America depicted in white gold powder and connected with a line showing the path Columbus took; outer 2 revolving matte silver ring dials, one with the 24 nocturnal and diurnal hours, the other bearing the names of 30 cities in the world. White gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1873, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm.